Biography
Myles Truitt (born February 1, 2002) is an American actor best known for his breakout role as Eli Solinski in Kin. He also plays Ant in Queen Sugar and Issa Williams on Black Lightning. Myles Truitt became interested in acting at the age of 11. He made his debut as young Ronnie DeVoe in The New Edition Story. He continued acting in minor roles on television until he made his big screen debut in Kin. Truitt felt the role was personal to him stating, "Before I saw the script, I saw the short film...and knowing the story behind it, and how Eli created himself, I knew I wanted the role because I connected with Eli." He appeared on Atlanta as Devin, a boy who experiences bullying. He won the role of Ant on Queen Sugar and appeared in Black Lightning as Issa Williams. Truitt was unfamiliar with the comic book character, but became interested upon appearing in the series.
Movies & TV Shows
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Stranger Things (2016) — Patrick McKinney
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Dragged Across Concrete (2019) — Ethan Johns
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Black Lightning (2018) — Issa Williams
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Kin (2018) — Eli Solinski
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Atlanta (2016) — Devin
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BMF (2021) — B-Mickie
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Monster High: The Movie (2022) — Clawd Wolf (uncredited)
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Queen Sugar (2016) — Ant
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The New Edition Story (2017) — Young Ronnie DeVoe
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Give Me Back My Daughter (2025) — Curtis
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A Soulful Christmas (2025)
- Young Blood — Kyle
- Paper Made — Tavon Watkins